Investment supports purchase of ambulance

MIDDLETOWN -- The South Lake County Fire Protection District took delivery of a new Ford F-450 4x4 ambulance, built to district specifications.

This new ambulance adds to the fire district's existing fleet, allowing it to cycle older vehicles into reserve status.

Redbud Health Care District (RHCD) agreed to repay the amount financed to South Lake County Fire to purchase the ambulance, which is used in communities served by RHCD.

RHCD provides support for the health needs of south Lake County. Established in 1964, RHCD strives to improve health care services to its communities.

Redbud Community Hospital, now called Saint Helena Hospital, Clear Lake; was purchased by the Adventist Medical Group in 1997. Profits from the sale were invested into the Local Agency Investment Fund in Sacramento. Investment income from that fund is utilized for health care program grants throughout southern Lake County.